Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsRLI Corp (RLI)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$780,085.97
-0.75%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.11T
RLI
RLI Corp
$64.23
-0.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 18913% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.97B). RLI leads profitability with a 22.2% profit margin vs 19.3%. RLI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.73. RLI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
RLI
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Strong operational efficiency at 36.9%
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
15.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : RLI
The strongest argument for RLI centers on Operating Margin, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.2% and operating margin at 36.9%. Revenue growth of 15.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RLI
The primary concerns for RLI are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while RLI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
RLI is growing revenue faster at 15.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RLI scores higher overall (77/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins and 15.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The company wholly owns GEICO, Duracell, Dairy Queen, BNSF, Lubrizol, Fruit of the Loom, Helzberg Diamonds, Long & Foster, FlightSafety International, Pampered Chef, Forest River, and NetJets, and also owns 38.6% of Pilot Flying J; and significant minority holdings in public companies Kraft Heinz Company (26.7%), American Express (18.8%), The Coca-Cola Company (9.32%), Bank of America (11.9%), and Apple (6.3%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
RLI Corp. The company is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois.
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